Advent Week 2 - Peace with Dr. Benjamin Norquist

For week 2 of Advent, the church has historically focused on the theme of peace. Today, I talk with Dr. Benjamin Norquist, whose work and study led him to spend a lot of time Israel and the West Bank. Ben focused his research on higher education in active conflict zones and in other contested areas. In this episode, we discuss a Biblical view of shalom and also examine the impact of personal, structural, and cultural violence on the world. Ben shares his wisdom on how we might act as peacemakers even as the culture around us temps us with vitriol and polarization.

To learn more about Churches for Middle East Peace and the work they are doing in a region that is heavy on all of our hearts this season, go to: https://cmep.org/